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Hu Liu 胡柳
Stars 星空
2009
Hu Liu is known for her monochromatic drawings that attempt to capture the sublime experience of space within our environments. To add depth to a composition, Hu used graphite pencil to layer lines on paper, in a process that can take several months to complete. Here, a dark, starry sky descends upon a light grey ground—the contrast of which forms a sharp, uneven horizon that mimics the earth’s surface. A close look reveals differing tones of grey, as the drawing engulfs the viewer’s vision with its sheer scale. Taking a contemplative approach to drawing, Hu reduced the composition into its simplest elements, focusing her process on the intensity of tone and line.
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